Shahi Paneer

This deliciously thick and creamy-done Paneer Gravy is easy to make and tastes divine. U can do it in 13 - 15 mins time and this serves 4 nos. U can use 50 ml tomato puree for a tomato. This dish reminds me of my Mom as she does it better than me. Try this Shahi Paneer at home and Enjoy an easy Dinner with Rice, Bread Slices and Indian Breads. BonAppetit!.

Shahi Paneer

Ingredients:
100 gms Paneer - cubed
1 Medium sized Onion
1 medium sized tomato
1 tsp ginger garic paste
1 - 2 small green chillies
1/2 tsp kashmiri red chilli Powder
a pinch of cumin powder
a pinch of turmeric Powder
1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
1 - 2 tsp lowfat Cream
2 tsp  Dry fruits (Cashew Nuts,Raisins) - optional
2 tsp coconut milk powder dissolved in 50ml warm water or 50 ml milk
1 tsp finely chopped coriander leaves
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp Salt to taste

 Directions:
1.Grind onion, tomato and green chillies using mixer grinder and make a fine paste.
2.Heat oil in a non-stick kadai.Fry paneer cubes on medium flame till light brown. Keep it aside.(Saute the dry fruits in the same oil and keep it aside - optional).
3.Saute  Onion-tomato paste(step 1) and ginger-garlic paste in the remaining oil till oil starts separating.
4.Add salt, red chilli powder,cumin powder, turmeric powder and garam masala. Saute for 2 mins.
5.Add dissolved coconut milk (or milk) to the gravy and bring it to boil on medium-low flame. cook till the gravy  thickens.
6.Add fried paneer cubes, half of the dry fruits and 1 tbsp cream. Cook for 5 minutes.

7.Garnish this Shahi paneer with cream,the remaining dry fruits and chopped coriander leaves.

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